Christmas Cut Out Sugar Cookies
These Christmas cut out sugar cookies are buttery, soft, and sturdy enough for decorating. Their classic vanilla flavor and optional almond extract make them a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is softened for easy mixing.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) Skip if you prefer a classic flavor.
For Decoration
- to taste Sprinkles or icing Use colorful icing and sprinkles to decorate the cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool.
- Decorate with sprinkles or icing as desired.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to preserve texture and flavor. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a freezer-safe container.